Wild Carrot Seed for Natural Contraception

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Thursday, March 7th, 6:30-8pm

WildCarrot, or Daucus carota has been used for centuries throughout the world as a contraceptive ally. We will explore this plant’s historical use for birth control from different traditions and the recent research by contemporary herbalists. The class will include a balance of intuition and spirit with scientific information. Information presented will include a short “materia medica” with botany, actions, dosage, safety, and contra-indications. Differentiation from poisonous relatives will also be discussed. Participants will leave with a “WildCarrotSeed 101” booklet. This class is an opportunity for empowering discussion about reproductive autonomy, and is trans* inclusive.

Ember is a clinical herbalist based between Vermont and Nova Scotia (Abenaki and Mi'kmaq territories). She is committed to providing accessible herbal care and quality herbal education. Ember is inspired by a love of plants and fascination with their healing qualities, and they approach well-being through a holistic energetic lens informed by physiology and scientific research. She views herbal medicine as deeply rooted in a relationship with the land-base, and recognizes community based holistic health as a tangible step towards collective liberation. Ember is a professional member of the Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia and faculty at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism.